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All About

Living in Art Institute of Houston, TX

The Art Institute of Houston, one of more than 50 affiliated art schools in North America, is a popular destination for students interested in careers in design, media arts, fashion and the culinary arts. The institution traces its roots to 1965, when it was founded as the Houston School of Commercial Art, and joined The Art Institute network in 1978. Today, many of the aspiring artists at the school rent student housing in western Houston to manage their courses and make their lifestyles more convenient. A college apartment in Houston places students in a unique and thriving city that has many resources to offer to students in the arts.

Though the Art Institute of Houston is a specialty school, it invites a heterogeneous population of individuals to reside in student housing and work toward a degree in the arts. While enrolled, students may work in diploma programs, or complete credits toward an associates degree, bachelor of science degree, or bachelor of fine arts degree. Furthermore, academic concentrations run the gamut of the art world, including disciplines like culinary management, interior design, photography, catering, and web design.

Commonly, students at the Art Institute of Houston will reside in off campus housing while completing their academic program. By living in the city, students can easily access Houston´s Museum of Fine Arts, the Station Museum of Contemporary Art and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. Locally, a college apartment places Art Institute students near restaurants and hangouts such as Capone´s Bar and Grill and Ragin Cajun.

Looking for apartments near the Art Institute of Houston in Houston, Texas? Look no further than ApartmentGuide.com to find Art Institute of Houston apartments for rent and learn more about this neighborhood.

Who Lives Here

Art Institute of Houston Demographics

Education

High School

43%

Associate's

34%

Bachelor's

16%

Master's

6%

Doctorate

1%

Family Size

2 people

43%

3 people

21%

4 people

23%

5 people

9%

6+ people

5%

Household Income

0-50k

60%

50-100k

26%

100-150k

10%

150-200k

2%

200k+

2%

Age

0-10

13%

10-20

11%

20-45

35%

45-65

24%

65+

16%

Getting Around Art Institute of Houston

Art Institute of Houston Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

52%

15-30 Mins

37%

30-40 Mins

5%

40-60 Mins

3%

60+ Mins

3%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 5353

Walk Score®

Walkable

Yes

Say 2 of 2 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 2 of 2 renters

Percentage: 4242

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 1 of 2 renters

Top Scores: Coffee, Nightlife, Pet

Things To Do In Art Institute of Houston

Top Score

Coffee

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Oh la latte, not a bad spot for getting a cup of joe.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. 100% fewer coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The perfect place to paint the town red.

  1. A high number of bars and clubs per resident
  2. 25% fewer bars and clubs than average
  3. 92% more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Sit. Stay. Good boy. Art Institute of Houston is a good place for pets.

  1. A high number of pet facilities per resident
  2. 51% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 13% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Parks

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Art Institute of Houston is shrubby, not shabby.

  1. A high number of parks per resident
  2. Significantly more parks than average
  3. Significantly more parks than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

More of a gem than germ, this Art Institute of Houston is not too bad for medical care.

  1. A high number of medical facilities per resident
  2. 25% more medical facilities than average
  3. Significantly more medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The shopping scene here is a size medium.

  1. A high number of shops per resident
  2. 20% more shops than average
  3. 39% more shops than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Cardio is hale and hardy in Art Institute of Houston.

  1. A high number of gyms per resident
  2. 62% fewer gyms than average
  3. 12% fewer gyms than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The road is less traveled for filling the tank up in Art Institute of Houston.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. 62% fewer gas stations than average
  3. 62% fewer gas stations than areas of a similar size

Grocery Stores

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The food shops around here are few and far between.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. 73% fewer grocery stores than average
  3. 71% fewer grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Better stock your pantry because the restaurant scene is paltry.

  1. A high number of restaurants per resident
  2. 46% fewer restaurants than average
  3. 11% fewer restaurants than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

An all around mediocre performance for art.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. 100% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. 100% fewer fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Art Institute of Houston Education

Schools

Percentage: 2/52/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Art Institute of Houston

7/10

School At St. George Place

Grades PK-5 • Public

5/10

Briargrove Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

2/10

Cunningham Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

5/10
6/10

Mark White Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

4/10

Benavidez Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

All About

Living in Art Institute of Houston, TX

The Art Institute of Houston, one of more than 50 affiliated art schools in North America, is a popular destination for students interested in careers in design, media arts, fashion and the culinary arts. The institution traces its roots to 1965, when it was founded as the Houston School of Commercial Art, and joined The Art Institute network in 1978. Today, many of the aspiring artists at the school rent student housing in western Houston to manage their courses and make their lifestyles more convenient. A college apartment in Houston places students in a unique and thriving city that has many resources to offer to students in the arts.

Though the Art Institute of Houston is a specialty school, it invites a heterogeneous population of individuals to reside in student housing and work toward a degree in the arts. While enrolled, students may work in diploma programs, or complete credits toward an associates degree, bachelor of science degree, or bachelor of fine arts degree. Furthermore, academic concentrations run the gamut of the art world, including disciplines like culinary management, interior design, photography, catering, and web design.

Commonly, students at the Art Institute of Houston will reside in off campus housing while completing their academic program. By living in the city, students can easily access Houston´s Museum of Fine Arts, the Station Museum of Contemporary Art and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. Locally, a college apartment places Art Institute students near restaurants and hangouts such as Capone´s Bar and Grill and Ragin Cajun.

Looking for apartments near the Art Institute of Houston in Houston, Texas? Look no further than ApartmentGuide.com to find Art Institute of Houston apartments for rent and learn more about this neighborhood.